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Living in Ketsch

Ketsch is a city in Germany, and the figures below are its published values. Its population was 13,117 at the end of 2024. The regional median gross salary reached €4,450 per month at the end of 2024. At the end of 2024, annual PM2.5 reached 12 µg/m³.

Pricier rent than 68% of German cities that publish it, lower unemployment than 69% of German cities that publish it and dirtier air than any other German city that publishes it.

Which Germany-wide rules apply when you move to Ketsch?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in GermanyNational rates and thresholds that apply in Ketsch.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Ketsch?

Average net cold rent is 7.27 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), excluding heating and operating charges.

Published average over existing tenancies; a specific flat can sit either side of it. Asking-rent series, where present, are separate rows in the table.

  • Average net rent (nettokalt): 7.27 EUR/m²/month · Destatis3

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Ketsch yet.

Net rent across major citiesKetsch highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Ketsch highlighted€9.94Hamburg€9.72Stuttgart€9.10Augsburg€9.09Mannheim€7.71Berlin€7.20Dresden€6.79Braunschweig€6.72Bielefeld€6.66Duisburg€6.27Leipzig€6.00Dortmund€5.99Halle (Saale)net rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average net rent (nettokalt)7.27 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €6.5615 May 2022Destatis3Official

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 436 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 7.27 EUR/m² per month, before heating and operating charges.

Heating, water and operating charges come on top, and a specific flat can sit either side of an average.

Source period: May 2022

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Ketsch?

The unemployment rate is 4.2 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik2

Unemployment across cities in GermanyUnemployment in Ketsch is 4.2%. Of 2,973 cities with data, 1,290 have unemployment of 4 to under 6%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Germany per band801 cities: 2% to under 4%8012–41290 cities: 4% to under 6%12904–6Ketsch 4.2%624 cities: 6% to under 8%6246–8228 cities: 8% to under 10%2288–1024 cities: 10% to under 12%2410–124 cities: 12% to under 14%412–142 cities: 14% to under 16%214–16

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary (regional)4,450 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)1Official · regional context
Unemployment rate4.2 %country median 5.1%31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik2Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Ketsch. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Public employment service

Bundesagentur für Arbeit

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Ketsch. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Ketsch's nearest airport was MHG, 12 km away and offered 1 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights5Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km12 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official
Nearest Major Airport IataMHG3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Ketsch. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

BAMF Integrationskurse — Integration course

Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF)

For eligible migrants.

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BAMF job-related German courses — Job-related language course

Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF)

For migrants needing job-related German.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Ketsch.

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperatures were 2.4°C in January and 20.7°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 41.9 mm in January and 71.2 mm in July. Ketsch's average monthly sunshine was 56 hours in January and 235.6 hours in July.

Is the air quality good in Ketsch?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 12 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency4

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Ketsch average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND27°-1°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Ketsch average monthly precipitation, mm020406080424142416864716250535355JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Ketsch average monthly sunshine, hours06012018024056821361912172262362241701085644JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Ketsch annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52512.0PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in GermanyAnnual PM2.5 in Ketsch is 12.0 µg/m³. Of 444 cities with data, 155 have annual PM2.5 of 8 to under 9 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Germany per band1 city: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³13–410 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³104–54 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³45–643 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³436–7102 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³1027–8155 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1558–990 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³909–1030 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3010–115 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³511–122 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³212–13Ketsch 12.02 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³213–14

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean12 µg/m³31 Dec 2024European Environment Agency4Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 5.3 · Feb 7.3 · Mar 12.2 · Apr 17.2 · May 21 · Jun 24.5 · Jul 26.7 · Aug 26.5 · Sep 21.6 · Oct 15.5 · Nov 9.3 · Dec 5.9 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI10Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -0.7 · Feb -0.5 · Mar 2.1 · Apr 5.1 · May 9.2 · Jun 12.7 · Jul 14.6 · Aug 14.4 · Sep 10.6 · Oct 6.7 · Nov 2.8 · Dec 0.4 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 2.4 · Feb 3.3 · Mar 7.1 · Apr 11.3 · May 15.3 · Jun 18.8 · Jul 20.7 · Aug 20.3 · Sep 15.8 · Oct 10.9 · Nov 6.2 · Dec 3.3 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI12Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 41.9 · Feb 40.6 · Mar 42.3 · Apr 40.5 · May 67.6 · Jun 63.8 · Jul 71.2 · Aug 61.7 · Sep 50 · Oct 53 · Nov 52.9 · Dec 55 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI13Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 56 · Feb 82.1 · Mar 135.9 · Apr 190.8 · May 216.9 · Jun 225.6 · Jul 235.6 · Aug 224.2 · Sep 169.7 · Oct 108.1 · Nov 56.1 · Dec 44.1 hours31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI14Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Germany

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Germany cities
Schöneiche13,102 residentsAltötting13,138 residentsRoßdorf13,096 residentsBad Laasphe13,148 residentsPeißenberg13,148 residentsBad Dürrheim13,149 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Ketsch?

The published population was 13,117 people in 2024. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)9

MetricValuePeriodSource
Population13,117 people31 Dec 2024Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)9Official

International community in Ketsch

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Persons · 2022-05-15

Published groupPeopleShare
Total13,120100.0%
Germany11,24685.7%
Turkey2231.7%
Poland2071.6%
Kazakhstan1391.1%
Romania1060.8%
Russian Federation1020.8%
Italy900.7%
Czech Republic780.6%
Ukraine670.5%
Kosovo610.5%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Syrian Arab Republic590.4%
Serbia500.4%
Hungary440.3%
Not stated380.3%
Iraq340.3%
Croatia320.2%
France310.2%
Afghanistan290.2%
Spain270.2%
Austria250.2%
Bulgaria230.2%
United States230.2%
Iran, Islamic Republic of210.2%
Albania200.2%
Pakistan200.2%
Bosnia and Herzegovina190.1%
Greece190.1%
Switzerland170.1%
Lao People'S Democratic Republic150.1%
Lebanon150.1%
Eritrea140.1%
Slovakia120.1%
United Kingdom110.1%
Thailand110.1%
Kyrgyzstan100.1%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of90.1%
Slovenia70.1%
Lithuania70.1%
Nigeria70.1%
Moldova, Republic of60.0%
Algeria60.0%
Viet Nam60.0%
Latvia50.0%
Togo50.0%
Sri Lanka50.0%
India50.0%
Philippines50.0%
Tajikistan50.0%
Uzbekistan50.0%
China50.0%
Netherlands40.0%
Brazil40.0%
Mexico40.0%
Denmark30.0%
Estonia30.0%
Finland30.0%
Montenegro30.0%
Norway30.0%
Ghana30.0%
Kenya30.0%
Madagascar30.0%
Cameroon30.0%
Rwanda30.0%
Sudan30.0%
Tunisia30.0%
Central African Republic30.0%
Argentina30.0%
Dominican Republic30.0%
Honduras30.0%
Canada30.0%
Colombia30.0%
Nicaragua30.0%
Uruguay30.0%
Armenia30.0%
Georgia30.0%
Jordan30.0%
Cambodia30.0%
Kuwait30.0%
Taiwan, Province of China30.0%
Singapore30.0%
Australia30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source8

Citizenship

Persons · 2022-05-15

Published groupPeopleShare
Total13,120100.0%
Germany11,94491.0%
Turkey2351.8%
Italy1441.1%
Romania730.6%
Kosovo670.5%
Ukraine660.5%
Poland550.4%
Syrian Arab Republic510.4%
Croatia390.3%
Afghanistan350.3%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Iraq290.2%
United States240.2%
Bulgaria210.2%
Spain210.2%
Serbia200.2%
Eritrea200.2%
Austria180.1%
Albania170.1%
Greece140.1%
Hungary130.1%
France120.1%
Pakistan120.1%
Russian Federation110.1%
Lebanon110.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina90.1%
Montenegro90.1%
Nigeria90.1%
India80.1%
Czech Republic70.1%
Slovenia60.0%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of60.0%
Georgia60.0%
Kazakhstan60.0%
Thailand60.0%
Slovakia50.0%
Togo50.0%
Viet Nam50.0%
Uncertain50.0%
Morocco40.0%
Brazil40.0%
Iran, Islamic Republic of40.0%
China40.0%
Finland30.0%
Ireland30.0%
Latvia30.0%
Lithuania30.0%
Luxembourg30.0%
Netherlands30.0%
United Kingdom30.0%
Algeria30.0%
Ghana30.0%
Kenya30.0%
Madagascar30.0%
Cameroon30.0%
Rwanda30.0%
Tunisia30.0%
China (Hong Kong)30.0%
Armenia30.0%
Jordan30.0%
Philippines30.0%
Singapore30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source7

Is Ketsch a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–67%
Skilled employee62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 53–71%
Student57%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 46–68%
Family57%strong on family, weak on safety · range 46–68%
Retirement55%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 42–68%
Population13,117 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)
Average net rent (nettokalt)7.27 EUR/m²/month15 May 2022Official source · Destatis
Median gross salary (regional)4,450 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)
Unemployment rate4.2 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik
PM2.5 — annual mean12 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · European Environment Agency
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants receive medical care in Ketsch through valid health insurance.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Ketsch?

The published population was 13,117 people in 2024. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis).

How much does it cost to rent in Ketsch?

Average net cold rent is 7.27 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 509 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Destatis.

Is the air quality good in Ketsch?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 12 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency.

What is the unemployment rate in Ketsch?

The unemployment rate is 4.2 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik.

What is the typical salary around Ketsch?

The median gross salary is 4,450 EUR/month. Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA).

Is Ketsch a good place to live?

Ketsch may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Total live in Ketsch?

The official country of birth distribution records 13,120 people (100.0%) in the source-defined population for 2022-05-15. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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Sources

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  2. Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik statistik.arbeitsagentur.de · checked 2026-08-20
  3. Destatis destatis.de · checked 2026-08-10
  4. European Environment Agency air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-05
  5. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Statistical Offices of the Federation and the Länder, Germany citizenship distribution ergebnisse.zensus2022.de · checked 2026-08-28
  8. Statistical Offices of the Federation and the Länder, Germany country_of_birth distribution ergebnisse.zensus2022.de · checked 2026-08-28
  9. Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis) destatis.de · checked 2026-08-05
  10. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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